Pygmalion: A Romance In Five Ats
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ISBN10: 9390359023
ISBN13: 9789390359028
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 2 2020
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.44 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789390359028
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 2 2020
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.44 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A spark of wit can change a life. In Bernard Shaw's enduring classic romantic comedy, Pygmalion: A Romance in Five Acts, the bustling streets and drawing rooms of Edwardian London become a stage for transformation and identity. When Professor Higgins wagers he can refashion Eliza Doolittle, a spirited flower girl, into a lady fit for the highest echelons of British society, the result is a dazzling satire of social class and self-invention. Shaw's five-act play, set against a Victorian England backdrop, brims with sharp humour and keen observation, making it a perennial favourite among theatre enthusiasts and literature students alike. More than a light-hearted farce, Pygmalion is a masterful critique of early 20th century drama and the rigid hierarchies of its era. Shaw, one of the most celebrated classic British playwrights, deftly explores the boundaries between appearance and reality, probing what it means to belong and to change in a world obsessed with status. This work remains a touchstone for anyone fascinated by the interplay of language, power, and personal growth. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are rediscovering George Bernard Shaw's works or adding a cultural treasure to your shelf, Pygmalion endures as a brilliant portrait of ambition, society, and the possibility of reinvention.
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